One of the top 20 tapas restaurants in the U.S.” –Travel + Leisure
“Top 100 Bay Area Restaurant, 2013, 2014, 2015” — San Francisco Chronicle
Bravas serves up traditional Spanish and modern tapas-style dining in Wine Country by James Beard finalists Mark and Terri Stark. Large plates to share, including paella. Bravas offers a selection of local and Spanish wines, sangrias, and Spain-inspired cocktails, including a variety of signature gin and tonics. Dine indoors or out, year-round.
Bravas Bar De Tapas 420 Center St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448, USA
One of the top 20 tapas restaurants in the U.S.” –Travel + Leisure
“Top 100 Bay Area Restaurant, 2013, 2014, 2015” — San Francisco Chronicle
Bravas serves up traditional Spanish and modern tapas-style dining in Wine Country by James Beard finalists Mark and Terri Stark. Large plates to share, including paella. Bravas offers a selection of local and Spanish wines, sangrias, and Spain-inspired cocktails, including a variety of signature gin and tonics. Dine indoors or out, year-round.
Traditional Spanish and Spanish-inspired tapas and large plates, including paella.
We encourage reservations, especially on weekends. We take reservations by phone or online at Opentable.com. Our bar seating is first come first served.
Yes. We have many options for vegetarians, gluten free, and will accommodate dietary restrictions. Please let your server know about any allergies or special requests.
We have an extensive gluten free menu. Ask your server for a copy.
Yes, in denominations of $25, starting at $50. You can purchase them here and at any Stark Reality Restaurant, including this one. Gift cards are good at all of our restaurants. Here’s the full list: Bird & The Bottle, Grossman’s Noshery & Bar, Monti’s, Willi’s Wine Bar and Stark’s Steak & Seafood in Santa Rosa, and Bravas and Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar in Healdsburg.
Mark and Terri Stark, Stark Reality Restaurants.
Bird & The Bottle, Monti’s, Grossman’s Noshery & Bar, Willi’s Wine Bar and Stark’s Steak & Seafood in Santa Rosa, and Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar in Healdsburg.
Mark Stark is the Executive Chef.
There is ample, free on-street parking within easy walking distance.
Absolutely none.
All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express).
We charge $25 per 750 ml bottle for the first two bottles, $35 per bottle thereafter. Fees are waived for each bottle purchased, up to two bottles.
60 inside, 102 outdoors
We have a large “back yard” with a covered and heated porch and outdoor bar.
Well behaved dogs are welcome for patio dining.
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Your safety is our priority. We follow FDA’s best practices for retail food stores, restaurants, and food pick-up/delivery services. Check FDA’s best practices here.
Housemade & Imported Spanish Canned Delicacies. Served with Bread & Condiments.
Housemade & Imported Spanish Canned Delicacies. Served with Bread & Condiments.
Housemade & Imported Spanish Canned Delicacies. Served with Bread & Condiments.
Housemade & Imported Spanish Canned Delicacies. Served with Bread & Condiments.
Housemade & Imported Spanish Canned Delicacies. Served with Bread & Condiments.
Housemade & Imported Spanish Canned Delicacies. Served with Bread & Condiments.
Housemade & Imported Spanish Canned Delicacies. Served with Bread & Condiments.
Housemade & Imported Spanish Canned Delicacies. Served with Bread & Condiments.
Housemade & Imported Spanish Canned Delicacies. Served with Bread & Condiments.
Housemade & Imported Spanish Canned Delicacies. Served with Bread & Condiments.
Spanish Cured Ham
Fig Jam, Marcona Crackers*
Pickled Garlic, Idiazábal Cheese
Rosemary, Pimentón Salt*
Tomato Toast, Arbequina Olive Oil, Garlic, Sea Salt
Toast, Arbequina Oilve Oil, Garlic, Sea Salt
Little Sandwiches
Manchego, Truffle Paste
Tomato Sofrito, Green Olive Tapenade*
Salsa Verde
Larger Plates Served Family Style
Fried Chicken with DC Mumbo Sauce. Served with a Kale, Manchego & Fennel Salad & Garlic Toast.
Coffee Crusted Certified Angus Beef.
Served with a Kale, Manchego, and Fennel Salad & Garlic Toast
Whole Crispy Skin Mount Lassen Trout, Herb, Citrus, Romesco
Spanish Bomba Rice with Sonoma Flavors. Made to order please allow Approximately 30 minutes.
Golden Onions, White Truffle Honey
Cinnamon, Walnuts, Idiazábal*
Moscatel Dressing, Apples, Hazelnuts, Cabrales*
Potato, Onion, and Manchego Omelette with Romesco Allioli
Andalusia Style Chilled Gazpacho
Green Olives, Egg, Shaved Celery
Baby Kale Salad, Shaved Manchego, Fennel, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
Fried Potatoes, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Allioli**
Local Blue Cheese, Bacon & Marcona Almonds*
Ham, Gruyere Cheese
Truffle Honey & Rosemary
Marinated Olives, Lemon Zest & Romesco Allioli**
Toasted Garlic, Pine Nuts, Golden Raisins
Anchovy Vinaigrette
Idiazabal Cream, Jamon Migas
Garlic, Parsley, Chili Flakes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Chorizo, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette*
Toasted Garlic, Parsley, Sherry Vinaigrette
Green Olive Tapenade, Aleppo Vinaigrette
Pimenton, Salt & Pepper
Fingerlings, Smoked Paprika & Olives
Valdeon Cheese Butter, Red Onion Marmalade
Salsa Verde, Lemon
Romesco & Leeks from the Fire Pit
Spanish Fried Pastries with Rum Glaze
Tangerine Oil, Sea Salt, Walnut Crisp
Caramelized Orange Cinnamon Custard, Almond Butter Cookie
*Please notify your server of any food allergies.
**Consuming raw or undercooked items can increase your risk of foodborne illness.
A 3% Back of House service charge will be added to all food items.
Ginraw, White Vermouth, Idiazabal Stuffed Castelvetrano Olives
Habanero Tequila, Ginger Agave, Lime, Orange, Mezcal
Blackberry Vodka, Raspberry Shrub, Lime , Lemon, Soda
Tequila, Sotol, Grapefruit, Lime, Cinnamon Simple, Nutmeg
Tequila, Montenegro, Angostura Amaro, Lemon, Lychee Liqueur, Egg White
Gin, Watermelon Shrub, Mint Simple, Lemon, Lime
Rum, Guava, Lemon, Simple, Orange Juice
Bourbon, Peach, Orange, Lemon, Mint Simple, Branca Menta, Orange Bitters
Spirit Infused with Saffron & Cinnamon, Backyard Oranges, Spanish Red Wine.
Spirit Infused with Citrus Zest, Apple, Spanish White wine or Spanish Bubbles.
Lager, MT
West Coast Apple Cider, CA
Double IPA, Lafayette, CA
Helles Exportbier, Spain
Non Alcoholic Exportbier, Spain
Classic, crisp & elegant with great finesse & depth of flavor
D'Anjou pear peels on the nose with fresh sliced green apple, pear, anise studded orange, saline minerality & fine herbs
Raspberry & red plum lead to fresh squeezed lime juice & satsuma orange
finishes with a fleshy guava & hints of anise
Pink grapefruit, lemon oil & wet river rock with hints of honey & rose water
Starfruit, mango, lime juice, just ripe green fig & fresh cut grass
Key lime & fresh cut grass, round on the palate with guava & papaya, long, fruit forward tropical finish
Almond sugar cookie, roasted walnut, & baking spice poached red pear
Lemon curd, apple pie, butterscotch creme brulee,
cinnamon stick, clove & vanilla bean
Toasted hazelnut, juicy pear, honey drizzled apricot,
finishes with green apple & warm baking spice
Roasted peach, candied ginger, dried mango, fresh cookie dough & brown butter
Effervescent & intensely floral with orange blossom, honeysuckle, guava & sugar coated graham cracker
Spritzy, crisp & dry with lime zest, fuzzy peach skin, lemon & lime juice, finishes with oyster shell minerality
Orangesicle, lemon, peach & dried rose petals, finishes with hints of sea spray
Bright aromas of lemon zest & jasmine. Crisp flavors of pear skin & honeysuckle & a floral finish
Lemon balm, green melon & honeycomb, racy finish with lime oil & bergamot orange
Rose petals & almonds on the nose. Red fruit flavors complimented with a creamy vanilla finish
Crisp & refreshing with tart red pear, watermelon candy & chalky minerality
Medium bodied with cranberry, raspberry, honeycomb & blood orange zest
Soft & delicate with toffee, cranberry, cherry cola, mocha, & a velvety finish
Red fruited, pomegranate, king pluot & hibiscus, finishes with espresso bean, nutmeg & orange peel
Macerated strawberry, cherry pie, potpourri & cocoa powder with a long, juicy finish
Bright & focused, raspberry coulis, ripe strawberry, vanilla bean
& a hint of white pepper
Red fruited, medium bodied, bright acidity,
115 yr vines, strawberry cobbler, smoke & vanilla bean
Firm tannins compliment a nose & palate of dried black goji berries
Dark fruits with savory undertones, black plum & cherry, black pepper cured meat, dried mushroom, cedar & clove
Aromas of freshly picked raspberries, blackberries & cherries. Hints of cinnamon & star anise
Bursting with red fruits, red cherry, red plum & dark raspberry with hints of vanilla bean, clove, black pepper & graphite
Dried cranberry, red cherry, juniper berry, leather, black peppercorn & a firm finish
White pepper, pomegranate, mulberry, hibiscus & cola, with a long, smooth finish
Rich & structured, crushed violet, boysenberry, dark chocolate, vanilla & smoke
Corkage fee is $25 per 750ML for the first 2 bottles and $35 per bottle thereafter. We are happy to waive one fee for each bottle purchased.
